The emergence of more advanced fighter designs had resulted in a sharp decline in Saroyan's operating profits as orders from the Capellan Admiralty declined; following a cut in Admiralty standing orders of 30% in the mid 3060s the company began investigating the development of alternative designs, possibly in conjunction with the other member states of the Trinity Alliance, although it was reported that Saroyan were making limited headway given how satisfied the Magistracy of Canopus and Taurian Concordat were with the Troika.[1]

Note: Since the start of the Jihad, the facility on Sian, suffers a capital and personal losses of 60%, and the operating capacity of the factory is reduced to 76% of their main production volume in 3079.[3] The Saroyan plant is located on the continent of Imarra.[4]